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Access to Health Care: Free, but for all? Nearly nine million Canadians report chronic difficulty getting help
Canadians say they have less confidence and more difficulty accessing health care than Americans September 7, 2022 – A summer of health care related horror stories – from emergency room closures to doctor shortages to surgery delays – is shaking
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Doc Deficits: Half of Canadians either can’t find a doctor or can’t get a timely appointment with the one they have
Lack of primary care access compounds with difficulty securing diagnostic tests, specialist appointments September 8, 2022 – When Dr. David Eaton retires later this year, 1,400 of the approximately 2,800 people of Wheatley, Ont. will be losing their family doctor,
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The Toll of Inflation: Soaring prices has four-in-five Canadians pinching pennies
Most believe grocery stores are taking advantage of inflation to boost profits August 22, 2022 – Statistics Canada may have reported cooling inflation rates in recent days, but the summer of price increases continues to simmer. The level of month-to-month
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The Queen at 96: Canadians support growing monarchy abolition movement, would pursue after Elizabeth II dies
Prospects of ‘King Charles’ and ‘Queen Camilla’ received coldly by Canadians April 21, 2022 –While Canadians may from their hearts be toasting Queen Elizabeth II on her 96th birthday, enthusiastic congratulations over a rare personal milestone do not translate into
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Majority of Canadians view Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools as a step towards reconciliation
Three-in-five say more investigation into legacy of residential schools needed August 11, 2022 – A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds a majority of Canadians view Pope Francis July visit to Canada – dubbed the “penitential pilgrimage”
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COVID-19: Half want boosters ASAP, but two-in-five among vaccinated say they’re not sold on another shot
One-in-five vaccinated Canadians say they don’t believe the shot is effective at preventing serious illness July 18, 2022 – An emerging seventh wave of the COVID-19 virus – spurred forth by the BA.5 variant of Omicron – has health officials
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